Michael Wesley
Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Melbourne and author of the quarterly essay 'Blindspot Southeast Asia and Australia's Future', providing expert analysis on Australia–Southeast Asia relations and great-power competition.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h
Australia's Southeast Asia blind spot with Michael Wesley
Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Melbourne and author on Australia–Southeast Asia ties, talks about why Australia overlooks Southeast Asia and what that costs. He explores Southeast Asian views of US power, China’s push for regional deference, the risks if China gains influence, Indonesia’s rise, and how Australia can rebuild expertise and diplomatic reach.
